Utica defenders William Sherer, Wil Sturm and Travis Baldwin cause an East Knox runner to lose his grip, causing a fumble during Friday's game. The ball was recovered by the Redskins.

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L.T. Miles
For the Advocate

After 10 consecutive losses dating back to 2012, Utica surprised East Knox on Friday night by getting contributions from all three phases of its team - finally chalking up one in the win column with a 38-30 nonleague victory.

After netting only 36 yards in Week 1, the Redskins (1-1) offense had the ball for 8:55 of the first quarter, and churned out a 16-point lead that gave them just enough cushion to stay out in front.

"One of the big things we said coming into this year was we had to cut the games in half," Utica coach Charlie Smith said. "When we stay in games, we have a shot. That has to be our goal." ...